This year’s event will see 30 local restaurants showing off popular menu items as well as live entertainment. The nonprofit hosts the event each year to raise funds for its programming and operations, including support for at-risk youth dealing with mental health crisis’ or substance abuse.

The Taste of Waterford on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.

Photo by Roy Akers / For MediaNews Group.

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Magician Anthony Grupido, who has been featured on the television comedy show “Impractical Jokers” and “America’s Got Talent!” is slated to perform. Grupido openly struggles with depression, according to his website, and regularly speaks to students across the state about mental health through his work in magic. He’s been named an Oakland County Elite 40 Under 40 and serves as an ambassador for the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation.

Raffle prizes will also be available. Participants will have the chance to win products or services from jewelry to theater, cooking and sports supplies and beauty-related items. A 50/50 raffle will also be available.

Tickets for the event are $25 for adults and $15 for students and can be found at eventbrite.com. Pre-kindergartners and younger children are free.